The "Off-Roading Challenge" for amateurs and professionals starts this Friday

 

 

• Fahad Al-Sharrah: We are happy to offer participants the opportunity to practice their favorite sport and win valuable prizes
• Ahmed Altwalah: We are proud to cooperate with Gulf Bank in launching the first "Off-Roading Challenge"

 

Kuwait, 15 March 2022: As part of its ongoing commitment to social responsibility and its continuous support of local youth, Gulf Bank, in cooperation with the Suffix company for sports events management and Kuwait Motor Sport Club, announced the launch of the Off-Roading Challenge. The challenge is set to be the first sports event of its kind in Kuwait, and will take place on Friday, March 18th from 1-6 PM.

 

During the press conference held yesterday, the Assistant Manager of Corporate Communications at Gulf Bank, Fahad Al-Sharrah, said that dozens of local youth will be given the opportunity to practice their beloved sport and pursue their passions – all while competing for valuable cash prizes.

 

He pointed out that the application to take part in the competition was open to off-roading amateurs and professionals over a period of five days, as the organizing committee received dozens of requests for participation. The popularity of the competition reflects the youth's interest in off-roading, and sets the stage for the expectation that thousands of people will attend the competition set to take place in Bneider.

 

Al-Sharrah added that the participants will compete on both natural terrain and prepared industrial barriers, with the degree of difficulty ranging from easy to medium. The competition circuit has been prepared with various rough roads, using sand, rocks, water basins, and other challenges that the competitors must pass through, all while maintaining the strictest security and safety measures.

 

Al-Sharrah affirmed Gulf Bank's interest in sponsoring sporting events as part of the Bank’s role in promoting local youth’s mental and physical health. Gulf Bank greatly prioritizes the local youth segment both in terms of its banking services and its commitment to their social wellbeing.

 

He pointed out that Gulf Bank, based on its motto “Always With You,” presents a distinct model for sustainability programs that include all segments of the local population, resulting in multiple initiatives that promote a great quality of life, including sports, health, and education activities.

 

Social responsibility is one of the main pillars of Gulf Bank's 2025 strategy. Gulf Bank is committed to maintaining a robust Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) social responsibility program, heading various educational initiatives throughout the year that have a sustainable impact on the lives of youth and society.

 

A Successful Partnership

 

On his part, representative of Suffix company for sports events management, Ahmed Altwalah, said: “We are proud to partner with Gulf Bank to organize the Off-Roading Challenge, the first sports event of its kind in Kuwait. We look forward to putting on a successful event both in terms of our athletes' participation and public turnout.”

 

He pointed out that Suffix’s partnership with Gulf Bank in organizing sporting events extends longer than six years, with Suffix assisting in organizing the annual Gulf Bank 642 Marathon. The marathon was recently awarded a Bronze Ranking by World Athletics, an honor that Gulf Bank shares among only 128 marathons around the world.

 

Altwalah also notes that the upcoming race will consist of 9 stages, with each stage varying between natural terrain and industrial challenges. Contestants will be evaluated by a panel of judges, and will be judged based on their timing and performance in their respective car categories.

 

Gulf Bank's vision is to be the leading Kuwaiti Bank of the Future. The Bank is constantly engaging and empowering its employees as part of an inclusive and diversified workplace in recognition of every employee’s role in delivering customer excellence and serving the community at large. With its extensive network of branches and innovative digital services, Gulf Bank is able to give its customers the choice of how and where to conduct their banking transactions, all while ensuring a simple and seamless banking experience. Gulf Bank is committed to maintaining a robust sustainability program at the community, economic, and environmental levels through sustainability initiatives that are strategically selected to benefit both the country and the Bank. Gulf Bank supports Kuwait Vision 2035 “New Kuwait” and works with the different relevant parties to achieve it.